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New Family Law Adds Impersonation to Domestic Violence Claims
Identity thieves beware, restraining orders can and will be issued against you in the future. Certain sections of the California Family Code regarding domestic violence have been repealed and amended, going into effect as of
California Family Law: Broken Promises, Broken Proposals
February 14th is considered the most romantic day of the year for many. Sometimes, romanticism spurs a compulsion to make a grand gesture, like a very public proposal. Whether public or private, about six million
“Divorce Corp.”: What’s Missing From This Picture?
Family Law and Mediation Attorney Los Angeles by Vanessa Soto Nellis 818.907.3274 Let’s face the facts: For most people, divorce is ugly. But let’s not make it uglier than it has to be. Case in
Why Get a Prenup? Marriage Is a Financial Partnership Too
Most people wouldn’t go into business without insurance. So why do so many couples get married without a prenup? Marriage, like it or not, is a financial partnership – whether or not the couple decides
Presumptive Parents – It May Take Two or More in California
Child Custody and Support Attorney Los Angeles by Vanessa Soto Nellis 818.907.3274 Remember Hillary Clinton’s 1996 book, “It Takes a Village”? It seems California Family Law Courts will now play by that theme, when circumstances
Over the Rainbow: Treasury Allows Gay, Married Couples to File Taxes Jointly
As of September 16, 2013, same-sex, legally married couples must file federal tax returns as married couples – whether they are filing jointly or separately. Both the Internal Revenue Service and the Department of the
Modifications to Orders – Not All Family Law Decisions Are Set in Stone
Child Custody and Support Attorney Los Angeles by Vanessa Soto Nellis 818.907.3274 When a divorce becomes final, a court issues rulings regarding spousal or child support, and child custody and visitation. These rulings are based
Bad Pennies: Financial Arguments Top Predictor of Divorce
Spousal Support Attorney by Vanessa Soto Nellis 818.907.3274 Money. According to a recent study at Kansas State University (KSU), arguments about finance are top ranking predictors of divorce. The actual causes of divorce are a
How Does the DOMA Ruling Affect Estate Planning?
Trusts & Estate Planning Attorney by Kira S. Masteller 818.907.3244 The United States Supreme Court’s ruling on Section 3 of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) on June 26, declaring the definition of marriage as
Post-DOMA for Employers
With the dust just settling on Wednesday’s ruling on the Defense of Marriage Act, or DOMA, and Proposition 8 federal court opinions, now is the time for employers to consider the potential impact on their